QCTO Learnerships

Empowering Businesses Through Accredited Skills Development

At Liderazgo Skills Development, we offer accredited learnerships that are designed to meet the needs of South African businesses looking to upskill their workforce. Our programmes are registered with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and backed by TETA and ETDP SETA, ensuring that your company benefits from high-quality, industry-relevant training.

Accredited Learnerships Available:

• Professional Truck Driver (TETA/QCTO)
  Equip your drivers with the necessary skills to ensure compliance with industry standards and safe, efficient operation of heavy vehicles.
• Transport Clerk (TETA/QCTO)
  Develop the logistics and administrative capabilities of your staff to streamline transportation processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Training and Development Practitioner (ETDP/QCTO)
  Train your internal trainers and HR personnel to facilitate effective training programmes that enhance staff competency and meet organisational development goals.

Why Partner with Us for Your Learnership Needs?

• Accredited and Industry-Approved: Our learnerships are accredited by QCTO, with TETA and ETDP SETA as our quality partners, guaranteeing that our programmes meet rigorous industry and educational standards.
• Tailored to Business Needs: Each programme is designed to address current business challenges, ensuring that the skills learned are directly applicable to the workplace.
• Industry-Driven Partnerships: Our partnerships with key stakeholders and leading logistics companies set us apart, ensuring our training reflects the latest industry standards and practices.
• Compliance and Growth: Enrolling your employees in our learnerships helps ensure compliance with industry regulations and empowers them to contribute more effectively to your company’s growth.
• Tax Rebates & B-BBEE Benefits: By investing in learnerships, businesses can benefit from tax incentives and improve their B-BBEE score, all while developing a more skilled workforce.
• Flexible Learning Solutions: We offer practical, on-the-job training combined with theoretical instruction, minimizing disruption to your business operations while maximizing learning outcomes.

What is a Learnership?

A learnership is a structured, work-based learning programme that leads to a nationally recognised qualification, registered with the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). Learnerships combine theoretical learning with practical experience in the workplace, making them an ideal solution for businesses looking to upskill employees or meet industry-specific skills shortages.

Duration of a Learnership

A learnership usually lasts 12 months, though the time frame can vary depending on the specific qualification and learner progress. During this period, learners are required to complete both theoretical training and workplace learning (where applicable), all while employed by the business.

B-BBEE Benefits of Learnerships

Learnerships provide a significant boost to a company’s B-BBEE scorecard, specifically in the Skills Development category. Under the updated B-BBEE codes, companies can gain up to 20 points for skills development initiatives, and learnerships play a major role in achieving these points.

Key B-BBEE benefits of implementing learnerships include:

• 8 points for spending on skills development for black employees (6% of your payroll on training).
• 4 points for having unemployed learners on a learnership (2.5% of your workforce).
• Additional points are awarded for learners who fall into the black, female, or disabled categories.
• Absorption: An additional 5 bonus points can be earned if learners are absorbed into permanent employment after completing their learnership.

Duration of a Learnership

A learnership usually lasts 12 months, though the time frame can vary depending on the specific qualification and learner progress. During this period, learners are required to complete both theoretical training and workplace learning (where applicable), all while employed by the business.

Tax Incentives for Learnerships

The South African government provides businesses with generous tax breaks when investing in learnerships under Section 12H of the Income Tax Act. These rebates help to offset training costs and make learnerships an affordable solution for upskilling and developing a skilled workforce. Companies can also boost their B-BBEE scorecard, particularly under the Skills Development category, making learnerships a valuable investment for both employee development and compliance. Companies can claim:

• R80,000 (R40,000 on commencement and R40,000 on completion) per learner.
• R120,000 for disabled learners (R60,000 on commencement and R60,000 on completion).
• This applies to both employed and unemployed learners.

Learnership Rollout Plan

The South African government provides businesses with generous tax breaks to encourage skills development through learnerships. Under Section 12H of the Income Tax Act, companies can claim:

• Identify Business Needs
  Determine the skills gaps within your organisation and decide which qualifications would most benefit your employees and overall business objectives.
• Choose a Learnership Programmme
  Select the right learnership based on your needs. Liderazgo Skills Development offers accredited learnerships such as Truck Driver, Transport Clerk, and Training and Development Practitioner, accredited by QCTO with TETA and ETDP SETA as quality partners.
• Recruit Learners
  Identify learners from your existing workforce or consider unemployed individuals. This step can also help improve your B-BBEE score by focusing on previously disadvantaged candidates.
• Sign Learnership Agreements
  Enter into a formal agreement with the learner and the training provider (Liderazgo Skills Development). This contract outlines the obligations and expectations of all parties involved.
• Theoretical Training
  Learners undergo theoretical instruction, typically delivered through classroom sessions or online formats, to build their foundational knowledge.
• Workplace Learning
  Learners apply what they’ve learned in the workplace. While most of our programmes are theory-based, the Training and Development Practitioner includes practical components, allowing learners to engage hands-on in training and development roles.
• Regular Assessments and Support
  Throughout the programme, learners are assessed on their progress. Continuous support is provided to ensure they meet the learning outcomes.
• Completion and Certification
  After successful completion of the programme, learners receive a nationally recognised qualification. Businesses benefit from a more skilled workforce, and learners can advance their careers.

How to Enrol